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intrinsic

[in-trin-sik, -zik] / ɪnˈtrɪn sɪk, -zɪk /


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In its ruling, a planning officer said the build would "significantly harm the intrinsic character and beauty of the countryside".

From BBC • May 9, 2026

The reasons for John’s ferocious emotional repression are not fully explored, but they seem intrinsic to his grimly sustaining notion of island heritage.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

"At this critical power, the nonlinearity can counter the intrinsic disorder, creating a balance that transforms the input beam into a self-organized pencil beam," Cao explains.

From Science Daily • Apr. 28, 2026

Buffett doesn’t reveal his intrinsic value estimate, but some analysts and investors share theirs.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Was their problem with margarine intrinsic to the food itself?

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell




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